Harmony Biosciences applications

22q is a disorder caused by a small missing piece of the 22nd chromosome. The deletion occurs near the middle of the chromosome at a location designated q11.2. It is considered a mid-line condition, with physical symptoms including characteristic palate abnormalities, heart defects, immune dysfunction, and esophageal / GI issues, as well as debilitating neuropsychiatric and behavioral challenges.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. It refers to a range of conditions characterized by anxiety, repetitive patterns of behavior, impairments in social communication including verbal and non-verbal communication, and deficits in developing and maintaining relationships. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is said to be a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. While scientists currently don’t know the exact causes of ASD, research suggests that genes can act together with influences from the environment to affect development in ways that lead to ASD.

DEEs are a heterogeneous group of rare and ultra-rare epilepsy syndromes that manifest with seizures, behavioral disturbances, or EEG abnormalities that can directly worsen cognition and behavior. These disorders are often progressive and are highly resistant to treatment.